Perhaps sensing danger, Honchkrow suddenly spun at high speed as he circled through the air, unleashing Drill Peck. Like a black spinning top, he drilled straight into the beam of Power Gem, tore it apart with sheer force, and drove onward into Sableye. The compressed energy exploded with a boom, followed by a piercing cry. Honchkrow flapped his wings and emerged from the smoke, hovering in midair. Not a trace of confusion remained in his sharp gaze. Even Agatha's gaunt face showed a flicker of astonishment, while Liu Qing lowered his head slightly with a calm smile.
"Lucky little fellow. He actually managed to use Drill Peck and snap out of confusion!" Agatha was strong-minded, and though Honchkrow had surprised her, her astonishment vanished in an instant.
"Your tactics certainly had me scrambling just now, but the battle is only truly beginning!" Liu Qing told Agatha with a faint smile. He looked at the lightly panting Honchkrow. Though his condition had returned to normal, confusion had cost him considerable stamina. Sableye had little strength left either; the power of Night Slash and Drill Peck was no joke. A strategy formed in Liu Qing's mind, and he commanded, "Honchkrow, keep attacking with Night Slash!"
At Liu Qing's command, Honchkrow gave a loud cry. Both wings glowed purple-black as he swooped toward Sableye at high speed, attacking relentlessly with alternating wings.
"A straightforward tactic!" With her many years as an Elite Four member and wealth of experience, Agatha had already grasped Liu Qing's intent. These rapid attacks were not merely meant to find an opening in Sableye's evasions, but also to deny him any chance to use Confuse Ray. Watching Honchkrow press forward with rapid Night Slashes while Sableye dodged within a small area, Agatha felt as though she had returned to